Bernd Lange slams EU Commission for ‘hiding’ behind voting rules on banning Israeli settlement imports

European Commission officials faced criticism from MEPs for not proposing a trade ban on illegal Israeli settlements. While a qualified majority vote could enable such a ban, the Commission prefers a unanimity vote. Léon Delvaux stated that no decision has been made regarding the voting options. MEPs expressed frustration, highlighting that the Commission often proposes legislation without prior majority support. Bernd Lange, chair of the trade committee, called the situation unacceptable and criticized the Commission's approach.